A sample of the questions included in the sustainability literacy assessment or the website URL where the assessment tool may be found:

See attached file, for original survey. This survey was administered to all newly entering USF students to obtain a suitable sample that will also be taking the USF exit survey upon graduation.

A brief description of how the literacy assessment was developed and/or when it was adopted:

The assessment was developed as part of an undergraduate honors thesis research project in cooperation with the Patel College of Global Sustainability and Learning Gate Community School, a not-for-profit, environmentally themed charter school for grades K-8 in the Tampa Bay region.

A brief description of how a representative sample was reached (if applicable) and how the assessment(s) were administered :

The survey was administered online through a direct email to all incoming students.

A brief summary of results from the literacy assessment(s), including a description of any measurable changes over time:

The attached Literacy Assessment and the sample methods and population has been completely revised this year to establish a more rigorous sample.

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:

The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution and complete the Data Inquiry Form.

The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System

(STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and
universities to measure their sustainability performance.